3A Quad County Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Caleb Frederick and Co. Win Eighth in a Row
Caleb Frederick's big game helped extend C.B. Aycock's winning streak to eight on Thursday. Frederick was unstoppable, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also catching a touchdown.
If the past is any indication, Frederick could be in store for another big game when he takes on Smithfield-Selma on Thursday. When Frederick last faced the Spartans back in October of 2023, he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 32.20
Mason Weaver Delivers Best Performance of Season
South Johnston was led to victory by Mason Weaver, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Weaver wasn't messing around, forcing a fumble and making 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss). The contest was his eighth straight with six or more total tackles dating back to last season.
The victory made it two in a row for South Johnston and bumps their season record up to 5-3. They and East Wake are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.50
C.B. Aycock Gets a Boost from Mccullen in 29-0 Win
C.B. Aycock picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to MarShaun McCullen. West Johnston had no answer to McCullen as he picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss). McCullen is crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
This season, McCullen has averaged 7.1 total tackles per game and for the season has 9 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.25
Kaleb Williams Dazzles in South Johnston Victory
The second South Johnston player making an appearance here is Kaleb Williams, and for good reason. He made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
This year, Williams has averaged 6.5 total tackles per game and for the season has 2 interceptions.
Gamescore: 22.00
Deontrae Barnes Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Deontrae Barnes of Hunt. Barnes made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended a pass. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 5.8 total tackles per game. He is becoming a predictor of Hunt's success: when he posts at least four total tackles the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
With the loss, Hunt broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-4. Barnes and Hunt will take on West Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.75
Other Notable Players
- Holt Langston: 64 yards rushing, 4 TDs (Gamescore: 21.60)
- Jamari Giles: 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 19.25)
- Zimere McClarin: 54 yards receiving, 1 TD ; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 17.65)
- Ricky Elliott: 132 yards rushing (Gamescore: 17.20)
- Danyaeul McCray: 96 yards rushing (Gamescore: 16.40)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
